Wheatley Church of England (Controlled)
Primary School
Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford. OX33 1NN
Tel: 01865 872366 / 874744
Fax: 01865 875859
e-mail: [email protected]
Visit our Web Site at:
www.wheatley.oxon.sch.uk
Una Discimus ‘Together We Learn’
Headteacher:
Ms Joan Morters
Chair of Governors:
Mrs Elizabeth Hess
School Prospectus 2011
Warning
The particulars in the Prospectus are correct at the date of publication and while
every effort will be made to ensure the continuing correctness of all items, it cannot
be guaranteed that there will be no changes affecting arrangements.
January 2011
Contents
Page
Page
1.
Contents Page
14.
2.
Welcome & Introduction
The Howe Trust
3.
Vision-At our school we...
Lunchtime
Home School Agreement
15.
Charging and Remissions
Safeguarding
Complaints Procedure
Information Availability
Open Site
Discipline and Behaviour
4/5.
Staff List
Absence Rate
6.
School Calendar
Emergency School Closure
7.
Times of Opening
16.
School Crossing
Parent Teacher Association
Car Parking
8.
17.
School Uniform
Catchment Area
Jewellery
Wheatley Partnership of Schools
Personal Belongings
Admissions Policy
Lost Property
Secondary Education
9.
Parents in School
18.
Children’s Supervision Scheme
Curriculum Policy
Community Education
Special Educational Needs
Pre-school
John Watson Special School
Little Playgroup
10.
Sports
Parent, Babies and Toddlers
11.
School SATs Results 2010
Sun Cream
12.
Puberty and Health Education
19.
School Governors
Accidents and Illness
20.
Oxfordshire County Council
13.
Multi-cultural Education
Education Social Worker
Acts of Worship
School Nurse
Religious Education
County Music Service
School Council
Diocesan Board of Education
Community Links
21
Visitors
Extracurricular Activities
Music Lessons
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Directions
Welcome
We hope you enjoy reading this Prospectus and find the information it contains
helpful. It is an introduction to the many aspects of work in our school, but like
any written description it only gives part of the picture. Our school is about
people, individuals working together to achieve high standards in a happy,
secure and supportive community. We would warmly welcome you to visit the
school to meet staff and children.
Please telephone the school or call at the school office and Mrs Darnell or
Mrs Astbury will arrange your visit and tour of the school.
Introduction
The school is housed in part of a former secondary modern school built in 1950
and shares the building with a Special School, a Nursery School, Cool Kids
Breakfast Club, After-School Club and a Pre-School. It is set in over ten acres
of grounds bordering on Shotover House and it’s estate. The classrooms are
spacious and well lit, most of them being carpeted. There is a computer suite
that caters for whole class Information Communication Technology (ICT)
teaching. There is a large hall and a separate dining room. The entrance hall
contains the reception area and our reference library. The outdoor recreational
facilities are extensive and include tennis courts, swimming pools, football
pitches and a cricket square.
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Home School Agreement
Schools are obliged by the government to produce a Home School Agreement from
September 1999, (School Standards and Framework Act 1998). A copy is sent home
with each new pupil and parents will be invited to sign the agreement. Older pupils will
be asked, with their parents’ consent, to discuss the pupil section of the agreement and
then to sign it. A copy will be kept in school.
Complaints Procedure
Should a particular problem bother you at any time please see your child’s teacher,
preferably after school, or Ms Morters, they are usually available before and after
school hours and, by appointment, during the day.
If the matter needs further investigation then the school has a complaints policy to
follow.
Open Site
Historically this site does not have a secure perimeter. The school has use of the
Wheatley Sportsfield Management areas of the tennis court and field during school
day. There are procedures in place to address the additional safeguarding issues that
entail from having no perimeter fence.
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Teaching and Support Staff
Teaching Staff
Mrs A. Prouse
Mrs R. Thurston
Mr T. Harper
Ms S. Loochin
Mrs S. Bridge
Mrs M. Gregory
Mr A. Tippet
Miss H. Maxwell
Miss S. Packard
Mrs J. Denton
Miss L. Dwyer
Deputy
part time
part time
Year 5/6
Year 5/6
Year 5/6
Year 3/4
Year 3/4
Year 3/4
Year 3/4
Year 2
Year 2
Year 1
Year 1
Mrs V. Hopkins
Miss M. Murray
Foundation Stage
Foundation Stage
Mrs A. Rudgewick-Brown
SENCO
Non-Teaching Staff
School Business Manager
Senior Administration Officer
Mrs C. Darnell
Mrs C. Astbury
Caretaker
Mr J. Rigg
Foundation class Nursery Nurse
Mrs A. Taylor
Teaching Assistants
Mrs C. Baskerville
Mrs S. Blackburn
Mrs E. Cherry
Mrs N. Collins
Mr S. Cruz
Mrs M. Evans
Mrs E. Freeman
Mrs. J. Grellier
Ms S. Johnson
Mrs J. Lyne
Mrs J. Martin
Mrs S. Morrish
Mrs A. Senanu
Mrs J. Surman
Mrs J. Tallant
Mrs N. Taylor
Miss A. Upadhyaya
Mrs H Upadhyaya
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Lunch-time Co-ordinator
Mrs J. Martin
Lunch-time Supervisors
Mrs E. Cherry
Mrs N. Collins
Mrs E. Freeman
Mrs. J. Grellier
Ms S. Johnson
Mrs S. Morrish
Mrs S. Recht
Mrs A. Senanu
Mr J. Rigg
Mrs N. Taylor
Miss A. Upadhyaya
Mrs H. Upadhyaya
School Crossing Patrol
Mrs P. Turner
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SCHOOL TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2010/2011
INSET Day 1
Wednesday, 1st September
Term 1
Thursday, 2nd September
to
Friday, 22nd October
Holiday
Monday, 25th October
to
Friday, 29th October
INSET Day 2
Monday, 1st November
Term 2
Tuesday, 2nd November
to
Friday, 17th December
Holiday
Monday, 20th December
to
Monday, 3rd January
INSET Day 3
Tuesday, 4th January
Term 3
Wednesday, 5th January
to
Friday, 18th February
Holiday
Monday, 21st February
to
Friday, 25thFebruary
INSET Day 4
Monday, 28thFebruary
Term 4
Tuesday, 1st March
to
Friday 8th April
Holiday
Monday, 11th April
to
Monday, 25th April
Term 5
Tuesday, 26th April
to
Friday, 27th May
Royal Wedding
Friday 29th April
May Day
Monday, 2nd May
Holiday
Monday, 30th May
to
Friday, 3rd June
INSET Day 5
Monday, 6th June
Term 6
Tuesday, 7th June
to
Thursday 21st July
Holiday
Monday, 25th July
INSET Day 6
Friday, 22nd July
Total number of teaching days
Teachers in school – Inset days
Total number of days
188 days
6 days
194 days
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Times of Opening:
Morning Session:
8.50 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. for Foundation Stage
8.45 a.m. to 12.05 p.m. for Infants KS1
8.45 a.m. to 12.10 p.m. for Juniors KS2
Afternoon Session:
1.10 p.m. to 3.10 p.m. for Foundation Stage.
1.10 p.m. to 3.15 p.m. for Infants KS1
1.10 p.m. to 3.20 p.m. for Juniors KS2
The school does not accept responsibility for children who arrive before 8.35 a.m. and
stay after 3.30 p.m. (10 minutes before and after school). We do ask that children be
on time for school which, for the younger children, means that parents must be
punctual. Registration takes place at 8.45 a.m.
School Crossing
There is a pedestrian crossing, with crossing patrol before and after normal school
hours, to see children across Littleworth Road, opposite the Youth Centre.
Please impress upon your child that this is the only safe place to cross the road.
The school endorses the County policy on road safety education which states that it is
parents’ responsibility to train their children to cope with roads and traffic. The school
will support this policy by offering opportunities to reinforce learning both within and
outside the curriculum, appropriate to the age and experience of the child.
Car Parking
Car parking for the Primary School is in the main car park next to the playing field.
The area in front of the Register Office is for the Registrar, John Watson School
and the Nursery and disabled parking only.
No cars, other than in an emergency, should be driven along the front drive to the main
entrance. If you live within reasonable walking distance of the school please do not
add to the traffic congestion by bringing a car to deliver or collect your children. Those
of you who drive in to Wheatley from an outlying area may wish to consider parking in
the village and walking your children to and from the car to school. Please ensure that
parking does not take place on any yellow-lined area. Please be aware that on
school days: the main car park gate and main driveway gates will be unlocked
between 8am-4pm; the car park pedestrian gate will be unlocked between
8.15am–9.00am and 3.00pm–4.00pm.
School Catchment Area
The school catchment area comprises the villages of Wheatley, Holton, Littleworth,
Waterperry and Waterstock.
The LEA runs a school bus for pupils from Holton and Waterperry and gives a travel
allowance to parents from Waterstock to transport their children to school by car.
The Wheatley Partnership of Schools
Wheatley Primary School is one of ten primary schools, two of which are in
Buckinghamshire, a comprehensive school, a special school and a nursery school in a
partnership. It exists to develop curriculum, cultural and sporting links and to foster the
spirit of partnership and support in an increasingly competitive educational world.
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Admissions Policy
Wheatley Primary School provides education for children of both sexes aged four to
eleven. Children are invited to join the school in the September of the school year
during which each child attains his/her fifth birthday.
If there are more applications than places, the Education Department will allocate
places to pupils on the basis of the County’s published admission policy. For Wheatley
Primary School the criteria are set out below and in descending order of priority.
a) Children living in the school’s normal catchment area of Wheatley, Littleworth,
Holton, Waterperry and Waterstock, provided that in the case of numbers in this
category exceeding the Admission Number for the school, priority shall first be given to
those children who have brothers or sisters already at the school and secondly to those
children who live closest to the school by the nearest walking route.
b) Brothers or sisters of children already attending the chosen school. Preference is
given to those children whose brothers and sisters, already to the school, are closest to
them in age.
c) Children who attend the Foundation Stage Class and live outside the normal
catchment area, priority being given to those who live closest to the school by the
nearest walking route.
d) If criteria a, b and c above are exhausted and where places remain available, priority
will be given to those children who live closest to the school by the nearest walking
route from gate to gate. Walking route will be defined as on the Education
Department’s Electronic Ordnance Survey Mapping System.
The school cannot cater for pupils in wheelchairs as it is built on eight levels.
Secondary Education
At the end of their Primary Education children normally transfer to Wheatley Park
Comprehensive School.
Last year we had 36 children leaving the school at the end of term. They went to a
number of different schools:
27 Wheatley Park School
3 Lord William’s School
2 Cheney School
1 Bartholomew
1 St Gregory the Great Catholic School
2 private
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CURRICULUM POLICY
The introduction of, and subsequent amendments to, the National Curriculum and the
National Primary Strategy have influenced the way we plan our school day. The core
subjects of English, Maths and Science retain their prominence together with
Information Technology and Religious Education. The foundation subjects, Design and
Technology, etc fulfil the recommended times allocated to them.
During each week there is a minimum of twenty-two hours’ teaching time for Infants,
twenty-three and three-quarters for Juniors. Children are taught language, listening and
reading skills, handwriting and mathematics on most days. Science, geography, history
and technology are taught either as separate subjects or through topic and project
work. Each week the children are taught religious education, music, art, and PE –
ranging from gym coaching, swimming to ball skills and team games. KS2 children
have weekly French lessons from a specialist French Teacher.
The children receive a small amount of homework on a regular basis.
The children are organised into foundation and key stage groups, thus facilitating the
curriculum progression. We currently run one foundation group, three KS1 groups and
6 KS 2. Planning is undertaken by the staff and evaluated and monitored by the Senior
Management Team.
All pupils will regularly use our Computer Suite to access the National Grid for Learning
and carefully selected CD ROMS. Also all classes will have one computer connected to
our network and at least one other stand alone computer. Nine classes now have
interactive whiteboards.
We have Policy Statements on each curriculum area that are available for scrutiny in
the school office.
Special Educational Needs
Our aim is to provide a broad, balanced and relevant education for all pupils in our
school. S.E.N. provision will be for children who need either extra support or some
modification to the curriculum as detailed in the revised Code of Practice for Special
Educational Needs. This will involve:
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the early identification of children with difficulties,
the integration and support of children in the classroom,
the provision of access to and progression within the curriculum,
the monitoring and continuous assessment of the children by means of Individual
Education Plans (IEPs),
regular reviews of progress and
working together with parents and any external agencies deemed necessary.
Children who are more able will be given extension work associated with the current
activities.
John Watson Special School
There is an integration scheme involving children from the John Watson Special
School, [which shares our site,] who join us for a range of activities both in and out of
the classroom. The scheme has been developed over the past twenty-one years and
disabled children work alongside mainstream pupils both at academic pursuits and
recreational activities, including residential journeys. Teachers and Learning Support
Assistants from the John Watson School staff spend a proportion of each week
working in Wheatley Primary School and primary school pupils join John Watson
children in their school.
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Sports
The school aims to involve as many pupils as possible in team and individual sporting
activities. We recognise the importance of sport in the overall development of young
people and endeavour to offer a wide range of opportunities.
The school runs a number of sports clubs outside normal school hours and members
of many of these take part in competitive events, local, regional or national. Several
professional coaches are employed to help develop skills either at the extra-curricular
clubs or by assisting at class games.
The school has links with many local sports clubs, including Oxford United Football
Club, Wheatley Tennis Club, Tiddington and Thame Cricket Club, Waterstock Golf
Club, Wheatley Rugby Club. We also run netball, gym, fitness and football clubs.
Pupils in years 5 & 6 are given the opportunity to experience a wide range of outdoor
sporting and adventurous activities.
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Attainment over time at Wheatley CE Primary
KS1
L2+
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Reading
86.8%
88.6%
93.5%
88.9%
89.4%
91.7%
89.2%
93%
Writing
86.8%
94.3%
89.1%
88.1%
87.2%
86.1%
83.8%
88%
Maths
86.8%
94.3%
97.8%
93.3%
83.6%
97.2%
86.5%
90%
CVA
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
overall
99.7
100.2
99.7
99.8
99.1
98.8
99.5
KS2
L4+
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
APS
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
English
86.8%
79.6%
90%
90.3%
90.9%
82.9%
82.2&
81%
overall
29.0
28.3
29.5
29.1
29.3
27.6
28.1
28.0
Maths
76.5%
80%
83.3%
80.6%
85.5%
80%
84.4%
78%
Science
97.1%
89.1%
95%
96.8%
96.4%
91.4%
93.3%
81%
English
29.0
26.7
28.3
28.6
28.5
26.8
26.7
Maths
27.8
28.4
29.3
28.5
28.3
27.2
28.1
L5
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2008
2009
2010
CVA: Contextual Value Added
APS: Average Point Score
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English
50%
20.4%
30%
37.1%
41.8%
14.3%
13.3%
35%
Maths
35.3%
43.6%
50%
40.3%
40%
22.9%
35.6%
49%
Science
54.4%
56.4%
65%
58.1%
69.1%
40%
46.7%
43%
% both L4 Eng & Maths
74%
78%
70%
Puberty and Health Education
Awareness that all medicines are drugs but that all drugs are not medicines is
introduced at an early stage. The children are periodically warned not to touch
discarded hypodermic needles and other detritus, and all pupils are engaged in
discussions about their own lifestyle, healthy eating and how to resist peer group
pressure.
The pupils in Year 6 receive an illustrated talk by a qualified nurse, usually the School
Nurse who is employed by the local Health Authority, who talks to all the pupils on the
physical and emotional changes that they are going through. She also talks to the girls
on their own about the menstrual cycle. The school nurse, who is based at the East
Oxford Health Centre, also offers each Year 6 child an individual or small group private
health interview following the talk.
Accidents and Illness
Should any of the children become ill or suffer an accident every effort will be made to
contact a parent after initial First Aid has been given. To this end please ensure that
the school office has your home and workplace telephone numbers and those of an
alternative contact, together with the name of your G.P.
If your child is well enough to be in school but still receiving medication, please
administer it at home before and after school. If medication needs administering during
school hours then medical consent forms must be completed at the school office.
Absences from school due to illness or other reasons should always be notified to the
school office as soon as possible, ideally on the first day of absence.
Multi-Cultural Education
We believe it is essential that our children develop rational and balanced views on
issues related to cultures, ethnic groups, languages and lifestyles. Within school,
socially and in the curriculum, they will have experience of aspects of a variety of
cultures and festivals appropriate to their age. Any incident of racial harassment will be
recorded and dealt with appropriately.
Acts of Worship
Each day the children have an assembly of either the whole school or the infant, lower
or upper junior children separately or a class assembly. As the school has an affiliation
with the Church of England, occasional visits to St Mary’s church are arranged with the
agreement of the vicar. The vicar, Father James Watson or his representative is also
invited to take assembly on a regular basis.
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Acts of Worship and should write
to the headteacher if they wish to do so.
Religious Education
Religious education is based on the Oxfordshire agreed syllabus and includes work on
comparative religions, stories from the Bible and moral education.
School Council
A School Council, comprising an elected pupil from each class meets regularly with the
Head to consider ways of improving the school, either in ethos or environmentally, and
discuss all aspects of school life to have a genuine input into policy and practice.
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Community Links
The school has a belief in and tradition of developing a strong community spirit within
the pupils by engaging in seasonal festivities and encouraging the children to take part
in local drama productions etc. Local people who have led interesting lives and who
are willing to tell the children of their experiences are invited in periodically.
The children have a leading role in Wheatley’s May Day celebrations, Maypole
dancing, singing and processing through the village with traditional garlands.
Close links have been developed over the years with various community groups: local
churches, day centres, hospitals, scout and guide groups and a wide variety of
charitable organisations.
Each year groups of children put on entertainment either in school to which groups are
invited, or, by arrangement, visit residential homes, day centres, hospitals, etc.
Visitors
The local Community Police are invited into school on a regular basis to meet the
children informally and also to give presentations, at an appropriate level, of aspects of
Police work in the Community.
We also have periodical visits from Fire Officers who warn the children of the dangers
of fire and other hazards.
Extra-curricular Activities
Many clubs exist after school or during the lunch break. The activities vary according to
the time of year and the availability of teachers or parents who run the clubs voluntarily
in their own time. Some are run by professional coaches who are bought in. Details are
available in school and amendments will appear in the School’s newsletters.
Music Lessons
Recorder groups and, at the discretion of the music staff, ensembles and choirs, run
throughout the year.
By arrangement with the Local Authority, violin, cello, double bass, brass and
woodwind instrumental tuition may be available on a payment basis: a copy of the
County's scheme and charges is available from the County Music Adviser, (address
and telephone number on page 22).
We also offer the opportunity to learn other instruments from outside agencies such as
guitar and piano. Details from the school office.
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Charging and Remissions
The 1988 Education Act attempted to clarify the law over the business of charging
parents for activities in and out of school time.
There is a presumption that free school education should be available to all and for this
reason the number of circumstances in which a school can charge parents is limited. It
is always possible however for a school to ask parents for a “voluntary contribution” to
cover the cost of activities that are not legally necessary but which are beneficial to the
children. Schools rarely have official funds to pay for such activities and if parents
choose therefore not to contribute it may be that an activity cannot go ahead.
Our outings to museums and historical sites, for example, are funded in this way.
Theatre visits are offered at cost and the financial reality is that no payment will mean
no visit.
It is the wish of the Governors that the curriculum and broader life of the school are
supported and enhanced by these visits and that the request for “voluntary
contributions” is made.
The Howe Trust
The Howe Trust is a charity set up to manage some 26 acres of land on the southerly
slopes of Wheatley. Under the terms of the Trust any income left over from the
maintenance of the field itself, may be used to help those in need who live in the parish
of Wheatley. The Howe Trust can therefore sometimes help families financially if they
have difficulty in raising money to send their children on residential school trips.
Contact the school by writing a formal letter explaining the circumstances.
Lunchtime
School meals are cooked on the premises and served in a purpose-built dining room.
The cost of a school meal from September 2010 is £2.05 per day (£10.25 per week).
Dinner money should be sent weekly on Mondays in a sealed envelope or you may pay
by the term. Please ensure that you have made the school aware of any food allergies
your child may have. Please see Mrs Astbury or Mrs Darnell in the school office for
details. If you receive any of the following you may be entitled to Free School Meals Income support, Income based Job Seekers Allowance, Immigration and Asylum Act
1999, State Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit, but not Working Tax credit – please ask
in office for a form.
The majority of children bring packed lunches that are eaten in the hall, or, during fine
weather, on the front lawn. Please do not include sweets, cans or bottles of fizzy
drinks. In accordance with our “Healthy Eating” policy the children may take a snack of
fruit or a vegetable, a carrot, etc., but not crisps or biscuits, to the playground at midmorning break.
In order to have a treat each week the Class Teachers organise “Cake Crumblies” each
Wednesday morning at break time. Each class takes turn to sell cakes and biscuits,
that have been provided by the children from that class, at 25p each and uses the
income on items for the classroom. Please see the school newsletters for details.
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Safeguarding
The school adheres to the county council safeguarding regulations regarding
recruitment of staff and child protection.
Information Availability
Copies of the National Curriculum, the LA’s and the school's statements on the various
aspects of the curriculum and on the teaching of Religious Education, together with
minutes of Governors' meetings and school inspection reports are available in the
school office.
Discipline and Behaviour
Discipline in the school is based on the encouragement of positive behaviour, good
manners, common sense and a few basic rules. Our aim is to create a community
where everyone shows respect for each other and the environment around them. We
operate a “buddy” system where older pupils assist with the younger children,
particularly at break times, encouraging good behaviour and positive relationships.
A copy of the school’s Behavioural Policy is available on request.
Absence Rate
Our attendance is always above 95%.
Emergency School Closures
In the event that the school may have to close in an emergency, please listen to the
local radio for information:
Heart FM:
VHF/FM 102.6
01865 871009
BBC Radio Oxford:
VHF/FM 107.6
01865 315987
Parent Mail
The school uses Parent Mail with text messages in emergencies and email for
newsletters and class information. Please ensure the school has up-to-date mobile
numbers and email addresses.
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Parents In School
A number of parents are employed in the school and others volunteer their services to
assist in a variety of ways. The teachers welcome parents who can offer some of their
time to help in the classroom. We need people to listen to children read, to help them
search for information in the library, to oversee small groups of children in a variety of
activities or just to help out generally. As you have the major qualification needed
(parenthood) we would be grateful for any time you may be able to offer us. If you can
spare an hour or two on a regular or irregular basis please let us know.
Periodically, open evenings and consultation evenings are arranged for you to meet the
teachers to discuss your child's progress. At the Consultation Week in late January we
expect every child to be represented. Teachers are available by appointment at other
times to discuss any concerns you may have.
Parents of children who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or Statements under
the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice Regulations will be invited to regular
formal meetings to discuss their children’s progress.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school P.T.A. welcomes new parents to join in its activities. It holds several fundraising events each year and also social events for the parent body. It holds its A.G.M.
in the autumn term to which all parents are cordially invited and from this meeting a
new committee of willing volunteers is formed. No previous knowledge or experience
of P.T.A. work is required and all forms of help are willingly accepted. Please see the
parents' notice board in the entrance hall or check the regular newsletters for details.
The P.T.A. committee meets regularly throughout the year with the intention of fundraising, organising social events and raising any matters of concern regarding the well
being of the school, its environment and the children.
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School Uniform
There is a school uniform and it is requested that parents will co-operate in adopting
the following guidelines:
For Girls
White blouse or polo shirt; grey or
navy skirt or culottes or navy, black or
grey trousers; navy cardigan or
sweatshirt.
For summer: navy and white gingham
or striped dresses.
Navy, black, grey or white socks or tights.
For Boys
White shirt or polo shirt,
Navy, black or grey shorts or trousers,
Navy pullover or sweatshirt.
Navy, black, grey or white socks.
Navy blue sweatshirts and cardigans and white polo shirts with the school name and
logo are available from the school, as are navy blue shorts and a white T-shirt for
PE.
Please order by completing a form obtainable from the school reception area.
Orders are processed each Wednesday morning. We also sell book bags
embellished with the school logo.
Please ensure that your child wears sensible dark coloured shoes in which he or she
can run and that your child's name is clearly marked on each item of clothing.
Clothing and equipment for seasonal activities such as swimming and football will
also be needed.
Jewellery
Jewellery is not recommended because it is potentially dangerous to the wearer
especially when taking part in physical activities; we insist that items of jewellery are
removed before PE or games and earrings that cannot be removed are taped. The
school will not accept any responsibility for loss or damage.
If your child has pierced ears please limit them to one hole in each ear and fit small
studs only.
Coloured nail varnish is not to be worn at school.
Personal Belongings
We strongly discourage the bringing to school of any personal items of value, e.g.
toys, expensive trainers, new birthday presents, as we cannot take responsibility for
their loss or damage. Children can bring playground games into school i.e. balls,
skipping ropes etc. Mobile phones are only to be brought to school in exceptional
circumstances, with permission requested from the Head Teacher by a letter written
from a parent / carer. They must be name labelled, switched off, left in the school
office on arrival, and collected on departure.
Lost Property
Lost property is left on the table in the reception area daily and it is cleared at the
end of each of the 6 terms. It would help if all items of clothing etc. were clearly
marked with name or initials.
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Children's Supervision Scheme
There is an After School Supervision Scheme known as “The Cool Kids Club” that
operates in its own Clubhouse each school day until 5.30 p.m. There is also a
“Breakfast Club” that runs from 7.30 a.m. each school day. A “Holiday Club” and
“Lunchtime Club” are also available. Full details of costs etc., can be obtained from
the senior supervisor, Andrea Taylor, between 3.15 and 5.30 p.m. either by
telephone, 01865 876395, or by calling in at the Club Room.
The Cool Kids’ Club has its own Management Committee and any parent willing to
serve on it will be welcomed.
Community Education
A wide range of recreational and educational courses is run through the year at
Wheatley Park Comprehensive. Details of courses, fees etc. can be obtained by
phoning the Community Education Organiser on 01865 872664.
The school also hosts a variety of Community Groups, in particular Wheatley
Productions, which produces an annual pantomime and other plays and musicals in
the school hall. The school site is the location for a variety of other County
Establishments including Early Years SEN Inclusion Teachers, the Registry Office
and Youth Club.
Pre-School
There is an independent Pre-School at the Wheatley Centre. It takes children aged
three and four at morning and afternoon sessions and runs a group for children due
to begin at the Primary School the following term. Full details can be obtained from
the supervisor on 01865 873687.
Little Playgroup
A playgroup for two plus year olds is held at The Merry Bells, High Street, Wheatley,
on four week-day mornings, Monday to Wednesday and Friday.
Parent, Babies And Toddlers Group
There is a Parent, Babies and Toddlers Group that meets all through the year on
Monday mornings in the hall of the United Reformed Church, Crown Square,
Wheatley.
Sun Cream
If there is a hot spell the children should either have sun cream applied before
coming to school and, if necessary, bring a labelled bottle that they can self
administer at lunchtime. The labelled bottle is for self-use only and must not be
shared with others. The school can accept no responsibility for any adverse reaction
that may occur by use of any sun cream.
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School Governors
School governors are appointed to ensure that schools are run according to the
various Education Acts currently in force. They meet formally at least once each
term and also in sub-committees. This school has seventeen governors: four
Foundation, three Local Education Authority, two co-opted, five Parent, two Staff
Members and the Headteacher. The Chairman and other governors are frequently in
school and are available to offer help or advice.
Elected Parent Governors
Ms J. Brandon, Wheatley Primary School
Mr R. Cave, Wheatley Primary School
Mrs M. Cook, Wheatley Primary School
Mrs H. Hesketh, Wheatley Primary School
Mr P. Lecane, Wheatley Primary School
Mr D. Thomas, Wheatley Primary School
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Elected Staff Governor
Mrs C. Astbury, Wheatley Primary School
Mrs R. Thurston, Wheatley Primary School
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Co-opted Governors
Mr R. Bell, Wheatley Primary School
Mrs M. Wilson, Wheatley Primary School
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Diocesan Foundation Governors
Vacancy
Mrs E. Hess, Wheatley Primary School
Rev. C. King, Wheatley Primary School
Mrs L. Wickens, Wheatley Primary School
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L. A. Governors
Mrs M. Barbour, Wheatley Primary School
Mr G. Freeman, Wheatley Primary School
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Headteacher
Ms J. Morters, Wheatley Primary School
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Clerk to the Governing Body
Elections to fill vacancies for Elected Parent Governors are held at the beginning of a fouryear cycle (e.g. September 2011) or as any individual vacancy occur.
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Oxfordshire County Council
The Director for Chidren,
Young People & Families:
Ms Meera Spillett,
Macclesfield House,
New Road,
Oxford.
OX1 1NA
Tel: 01865 815122
Our Special Needs Education Officer is:
Mr. Jeff Frank,
Macclesfield House,
New Road,
Oxford.
OX1 1NA
Tel: 01865 815449
The school’s Attendance & Engagement
Team is:
Attendance & Engagement Office,
21 Knights Court,
Between Towns Road,
Cowley,
OX4 3LX
Tel: 01491 833293
The School Nurse is:
Ms Carrie Jackson
School Nurses Office
East Oxford Health Centre
Tel: 01865 265079
The County Music Service is at:
Bayard’s Hill School,
Waynflete Road,
Headington
Oxford.
OX3 9NU
Tel: 01865 740000
Diocesan Board of Education
The Director is:
Mr Leslie Stephens,
Diocesan Church House,
North Hinksey,
Oxford.
OX2 0NB
Tel: 01865 208238
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Directions to Wheatley Primary School
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